Podcast #127: Every Problem is a Story Problem (with Jim Woods)

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What lens do you see the world through?

Some people see the world through the lens of politics. Some people see the world through the lens of sports. Some people see the world through the lens of Star Wars (ahem). Or technology. Or business. Or a million other possible things.

My guest today is going to invite you to see the world through the lens of STORY. His name is Jim Woods, and he’s a writing coach, author, editor, and storyteller. He has worked with bestselling authors and influencers such as Jon Acuff, Gretchen Rubin, Mike Vardy, Kelsey Humphreys, and many others. Jim is an extremely talented writer, but he’s also a coach who will help you achieve your writing goals.

Jim believes that ultimately, every problem is a story problem. He breaks down what that means and how it can help you live a more fulfilling life and write better stories. Jim will share some of the TV shows that have helped him understand storytelling. He also talks about the importance of empathy in our communication.

Key Takeaways

1. We all need to use storytelling in our communication.
2. Movies and TV shows are a great place to learn about storytelling.
3. Use what you are learning to create content and teach others.

Episode Links

• JimWoodsWrites.com
• StoryCrafting.net
• Jim’s posts on Medium
• The Right to Write by Julia Cameron
• The Artist’s Way by Julie Cameron
• Consider This by Chuck Palahniuk
• Last Exit to Brooklyn by Hubert Selby Jr.
• Requiem for a Dream by Hubert Selby Jr.
• The Road by Cormac McCarthy
• No Country for Old Men by Cormac McCarthy

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